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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,199.91, 36,160.86 and 14,870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,199.91, 36,160.86 and 14,870.47 is: 20,524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,199.91 : 36,160.86 = 14,870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,199.91/36,160.86 = 14,870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,199.91x = 36,160.86 × 14,870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,199.91x = 537,728,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,728,747.24/26,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.07

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